Add 15/36 and 35/81
15/36 + 35/81 is 275/324.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 81 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 9 = 324,
15/36 = 15 × 9/36 × 9 = 135/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
35/81 = 35 × 4/81 × 4 = 140/324 - Add the two like fractions:
135/324 + 140/324 = 135 + 140/324 = 275/324 - So, 15/36 + 35/81 = 275/324
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